Tests 59 · 1 test Owners 73 · 2 reviews
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
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Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 vs Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 1 + 0 road tests and 2 + 304 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus RS3 Z222 is ahead, 67–61
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Tests – · none yet Owners 56 · 304 reviews
“Tire recommendations Does anyone have any alt reco for a Gen 1 R1S 22inch tires? I’m nearly thru my second pair of SCORPION ZERO ALL SEASON in HL275/50R22 in 3 years. I know Rivian recommends them but beyond another reco I’m curious if performance has changed as well. Thanks!”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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72
Dry
Ventus RS3 Z222 +666Why this score
Source Ventus RS3 Z222 Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 67 ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 79 65 Ventus RS3 Z222: 60% × 67 + 40% × 79 = 72
Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 64.5 = 66
No road tests of dry for Scorpion Zero All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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60
Wet
Scorpion Zero All Season +363Why this score
Source Ventus RS3 Z222 Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 52 ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 72 61 Ventus RS3 Z222: 60% × 51.9 + 40% × 71.8 = 60
Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 64.8 (est.) + 40% × 60.9 = 63
No road tests of wet for Scorpion Zero All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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Snow
No comparison62Why this score
Source Ventus RS3 Z222 Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online – 57 Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 65.5 (est.) + 40% × 56.5 = 62
No road tests of snow for Scorpion Zero All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
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67
Comfort
Ventus RS3 Z222 +166Why this score
Source Ventus RS3 Z222 Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 65 62 Ventus RS3 Z222: 60% × 68.4 (est.) + 40% × 65.1 = 67
Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 68 (est.) + 40% × 62.3 = 66
No road tests of comfort for Ventus RS3 Z222 or Scorpion Zero All Season. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison67Why this score
Source Ventus RS3 Z222 Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online – 66 Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 65.6 = 67
No road tests of noise for Scorpion Zero All Season. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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67
Treadwear
Ventus RS3 Z222 +1849Why this score
Source Ventus RS3 Z222 Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 57 (est.) Reviews found online 68 37 Ventus RS3 Z222: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 67.9 = 67
Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 56.8 (est.) + 40% × 36.8 = 49
No road tests of treadwear for Ventus RS3 Z222. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
No road tests of treadwear for Scorpion Zero All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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77
Handling (owners)
Ventus RS3 Z222 +1859Why this score
Source Ventus RS3 Z222 Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online 77 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 | Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season |
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| Relative Score | 67 | 61 |
| Dry | 72 | 66 |
| Wet | 60 | 63 |
| Snow | – | 62 |
| Comfort | 67 | 66 |
| Noise | – | 67 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 49 |
| Handling (owners) | 77 | 59 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Ventus RS3 Z222
61
/ 100
Scorpion Zero All Season
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Ventus RS3 Z222 | Scorpion Zero All Season | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/5 2019 17 inch Track Day Tyre Test | #1/7 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ventus RS3 Z222
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip with minimal warm-up time required
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
- Superior wet weather performance compared to typical semi-slick tires
Cons
- Limited suitability for snow or freezing conditions
- Performance is highly dependent on achieving optimal operating temperature
- Stiff sidewall construction may impact ride comfort for some users
Tire B Scorpion Zero All Season
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and low road noise for an all-season tire
- Enhanced ride comfort and smooth handling compared to standard OEM or summer tires
- Reliable dry grip and stability across various driving conditions
Cons
- Shorter than expected treadlife and rapid wear reported by some users
- Reduced traction and potential hydroplaning concerns in heavy wet conditions
- High replacement price point relative to perceived longevity
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
Community opinion on the Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season is mixed, with users frequently praising its low road noise, ride comfort, and solid wet/snow traction on performance SUVs. However, many owners express dissatisfaction with premature or irregular tread wear, high replacement pricing, and occasional vibration issues related to PNCS foam.
swedespeed.com
·2026-03-31
“I too need new tires on my 2019 XC60 AWD T6 Inscription and am unsure whether to get the same OEM 19" Scorpion Zero A/S (VOL) for $1395 installed or the Scorpion All Season Plus 3 installed for $1161. Any one else with recent comparisons. The life on the OEM seems worse, and the price is ~$230 more and Tirerack has worse reviews, but I'm afraid to rock the boat with what is otherwise a fine tire for fear of altering the drive dynamic too much.”
mbworld.org
“Guys... decided to take the plunge and try out the new Pirelli Scorpion Zero all season in our staggered size. only driven a few hundred miles in rain and dry so far but results are positive. Tires have a bit more of a rim protector and the shoulder is more rounded having a little less contact patch. Road noise is way down and there is zero darting. Look isn’t as good as the P Zero’s but the tread life and all season features makes it worth it in my book (so far anyway). Looking forward to not hydroplaning now”
r/VWatlas
·5 upvotes ·2026-01-12
“What tires? What tires are you guys using on your Atlas? My factory tires are getting low, probably going to need to get new ones mid to late summer this year. I only use the factory 265/45R21 Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season during the warmer months. During the winter I have a different set that I use. 2022 VR6”
Top themes
#tread wear life#wet and snow grip#low road noise#PNCS foam vibration#OEM fitment compatibility#ride quality comfort
Based on 36 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 | B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 58 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 500 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
61
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
Winner: Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 — better treadwear, handling and dry. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season if wet matters most to you. Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 2 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 scores 67 vs 49 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 scores 77 vs 59 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 scores 72 vs 66 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season scores 63 vs 60 on wet.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
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Ventus RS3 Z222 or Scorpion Zero All Season?
Which is better in the wet, Ventus RS3 Z222 or Scorpion Zero All Season?
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season, 63 vs 60 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus RS3 Z222 or Scorpion Zero All Season?
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222, 72 vs 66 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Ventus RS3 Z222 or Scorpion Zero All Season?
Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 66 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Ventus RS3 Z222 or Scorpion Zero All Season?
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222, 67 vs 49 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology